Starting this Friday, ESPN Classic will make terrific use of the network's critically acclaimed '30 For 30' documentary series and become the weekend destination for fans of sports films.

For the new format's inaugural weekend, ESPN Classic will highlight -- with multiple showings throughout the weekend -- the '30 For 30' docs 'June 17th, 1994' (about how the OJ Simpson Bronco chase overshadowed a big NBA game) and 'Without Bias' (about basketball star Len Bias). Related to these docs, they will air the actual New York Knicks vs. Houston Rockets game discussed in 'June 17th, 1994,' and a University of Maryland vs. University of North Carolina game featuring Len Bias.

There are many spectacular/sad falls in sports history, and truth be told, the story of Marion Jones may not be in the top 10.

But her public collapse did resonate, probably because she was so adamant in her denial, and she seemed so powerful in her persona. Why would she need to cheat?

But she did, although she was sent to prison not for steroid use, but for perjury. Now the Los Angeles native gets to talk about her experiences in "Marion Jones: Press Pause" (ESPN, 8 tonight) directed by Los Angeles native John Singleton (that's him in the photo).

The documentary is part of ESPN's excellent "30 for 30" series. Unfortunately, of the ones I've seen, it's one of the weaker entries.

For TV viewers seeking an escape from Tuesday's mid-term election coverage, the next installment of ESPN’s “30 for 30” series will focus on the career of Marion Jones.

The former UNC track and basketball standout said the program, which is scheduled to air Tuesday at 8 p.m., was produced by John Singleton, whose movie “Boyz n the Hood” was nominated for an Oscar.

Presidential Address (8pm) - President Obama addresses the nation on the end of combat operations in Iraq. This is airing on ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, and Fox News. 

30 for 30: Little Big Men (8pm, ESPN) - A documentary about the 1982 Little League World Series Champions from Kirkland, Washington.

White Collar (9pm, USA) - The head researcher of a tech company is murdered and Peter and Neal (left) take the case. The company's CEO claims the murder was the work of a competitor, but the evidence points to someone within the company. Griffin Dunne guest stars.

Flipping Out (9pm, Bravo) - Jett brings his newborn baby to work, sparking a competition between Jeff and Zoila to see who can be the best babysitter. Bet your boss doesn't do that. Also, Jeff is renovating the landmark Casa Vega restaurant, but is irritated when the owner insists on keeping it open during the work. 

30 for 30: Jordan Rides the Bus (8pm, ESPN) - An ESPN documentary about baseketball superstar Michael Jordan's flirtation with a professional baseball career. Read more in this review.

America's Got Talent (9pm, NBC) - The 12 semi-finalists perform, hoping for a spot in the top 10. The Carrboro dancer should be on tonight.

Shaq Vs. (9pm, ABC) - Shaq challenges hot dog-eating champ Joey Chestnut to a competitive eating contest.

Hawthorne (9pm, TNT) - In the season 2 finale, a construction accident causes an explosion, creating chaos at the hospital.

Memphis Beat (10pm, TNT) - Season 1 ends with Dwight (Jason Lee, right) investigating the shady past of a man with amnesia, and suspects the man may have ties to a cold case involving the murder of a little girl. Also, Lt. Rice faces financial difficulties after her husband steals a large sum of cash.

Rachel Zoe Project (10pm, Bravo) - Rachel styles Cameron Diaz and Demi Moore for the Oscars, and Brad stresses out during his first Fashion Week without Taylor.

It almost seems like a fever dream now, but 17 years ago Michael Jordan quit the Chicago Bulls after three championships and embarked on a career in baseball.

On Tuesday night at 8 on ESPN, "Bull Durham" director Ron Shelton explores that time in the fine documentary "Jordan Rides the Bus," as part of ESPN's stellar "30 for 30" series. (To celebrate the network's 30th anniversary, well-known filmmakers have made documentaries examining key moments in the last 30 years of sports.)

There's been some mystery around Jordan's decision, mostly of the swarmy kind. What's true is that Jordan made the decision after his father's murder in Robeson County (a crime now caught up in the SBI lab scandal); Jordan said then that playing baseball was a dream he and his father shared.

30 for 30: The Two Escobars (9pm, ESPN) - A two-hour documentary from Jeff and Michael Zimbalis examining the influence of drugs in the world of Colombian soccer. Zimbalis shows the surprising connections between the deaths of soccer star Andres Escobar, who was murdered because of a mistake on the field that cost Colombia a shot at the World Cup, and drug baron Pablo Escobar.

HawthoRNe (9pm, TNT) - The second season premieres with Richmond Trinity out of business and several staffers working at a decaying hospital in a bad neighborhood.

Deadliest Catch (9pm, Discovery) - Tonight marks the first of four episodes chronicling in detail the real life death of Captain Phil Harris (right), one of the show's stars who died in February of this year. Harris had a stroke on his ship, the Cornelia Marie, and died two weeks later.

Downfall (9pm, ABC) - Right after "Wipeout" ABC premieres a new game show in which contestants atop at ten-story building answer trivia questions to keep a conveyor belt from dumping prizes over the side of the building. This sounds stupid, so it'll probably be a huge hit.

Memphis Beat (10pm, TNT) - A new crime drama starring Jason Lee as an offbeat Memphis detective whose style irritates his boss (Alfre Woodard). In the opening episode Det. Dwight he investigates the abuse of an elderly female disc jockey. Should you watch? Check out Adrienne's review.